Health teaching for a patient with GERD is directed toward decreasing lower esophageal sphincter pressure and irritation. The nurse instructs the patient to do which of the following? Select all that apply. Eat 1 hour before bedtime so there will be food in the stomach overnight to absorb excess acid. Elevate the upper body on pillows. Avoid beer, especially in the evening. Elevate the head of the bed on 6- to 8-inch blocks. Drink three, 8 oz. glasses of regular milk daily to coat the esophagus.